RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee (Donna Wigand), to execute, on behalf of the County, Novation Contract #24–778–18 with FamiliesFirst, Inc., a non-profit corporation, in an amount not to exceed $517,118, to provide day treatment and mental health services for Seriously Emotionally Disturbed (SED) children, for the period from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. This Contract includes a six-month automatic extension through December 31, 2010, in an amount not to exceed $258,559.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This Contract is funded 25% by Federal FFP Med-Cal, 14% by State Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT), 60% by Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA/SB 90), and 1% Mental Health Realignment (required County match).
BACKGROUND:
This Contract meets the social needs of County’s population by providing intensive day treatment, mental health services, medication support, and case management services for SED children at Mt. Diablo High School to reduce the need for out-of-home placements.
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